West Meadow View - Sit Spot #1439 - February 28, 2023

Photo Site #3 - West Meadow Viewpoint

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:15 a.m.

Sit 1439  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy 

0° (-7°)      W 31-43 kph     80% humidity 

Crows,

Wind in trees,

(Traffic noises),

(Jet - American Airlines flight 1181...),

Extras:

6:59 a.m. Sunrise -

Black Squirrels,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

Along the trails -

Raven,

Downy Woodpecker,

Chickadees,

Crows,

Coyote tracks,

Rabbit tracks,

Deer tracks,

Squirrel tracks,

Mourning Doves,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Crows cawing in the distanced,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Hairy Woodpecker,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Red-winged Blackbird - Sit Spot #1438 - February 27, 2023

1st Red-winged Blackbird of the season

Monday, February 27, 2023 10:35 a.m.

Sit 1438  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy 

-3° (-10°) E 24-33 kph  68% humidity 

Crows cawing in distance,

(Traffic noises),

Wind in trees,

Tree branches squeaking,

Extras:

3:30 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Quiet,

7:00 a.m. Sunrise -

Cardinal singing,

Along the trails -

Juncos,

Mourning Doves,

Crows cawing in distance,

4 White-tailed Deer in South ravine,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

1st Red-Winged Blackbird of the season,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Crows,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Boxelder bugs in kitchen,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #2 - East Willow

Shadows - Sit Spot #1437 - February 26, 2023

Sadie & I on Evening Walk

Sunday, February 26, 2023 10:40 a.m.

Sit 1437  :   Brush Pile W  :   Sunny 

0° (-6°)       W 30-43 kph      69% humidity 

Crows cawing in distance,

Wind in trees,

(Traffic noises),

Bluebirds calling,

(Jet - WestJet flight 3650...),

Extras:

1:50 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Quiet,

7:02 a.m. Sunrise -

Grey Squirrel,

Goldfinches,

Crows cawing in distance,

Along the Trails -

Chickadees,

Crows,

Cardinal singing,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Squirrel tracks in snow,

Rabbit tracks,

Coyote tracks,

Unidentified tracks,

Blue Jay,

Deer tracks,

Mouse tracks,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Crows cawing in distance,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site # 1 - East Pond

Still no water

Bird Writing - Sit Spot #1437 - February 25, 2023

Some bird(s) left a message

on our steps

Saturday, February 25, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Sit 1437  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy 

-4° (-7°)    SW 6-9 kph       68% humidity 

(Jet - Swoop Airlines flight 692...),

(Train),

(Traffic noises),

Extras:

2:00 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Quiet,

7:03 a.m. Sunrise -

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel,

Cardinal,

Goldfinch,

Chickadee,

Carolina Wren,

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8 km run on indoor track

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Along the trails -

Chickadees,

Mourning Doves,

Crows cawing in distance,

Squirrel tracks in snow,

Crow tracks in snow,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Boxelder Bug in kitchen,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #9 - 

 Looking out from West Brush Pile

Ice/Flower - Sit Spot #1436 - February 24, 2023

Ice on Trees at edge of Hamilton Harbour

Hellebore at RBG Headquarters indoor garden

Friday, February 24, 2023 8:10 p.m.

Sit 1436  :  East Porch  :  Dark with clouds

-9° (-16°)   W 15-23 kph  67% humidity

(Traffic noises),

Dog barking in the distance,

Extras:

7:05 a.m. Sunrise -

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel,

Goldfinches,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Shrubs blooming at RBG Arboretum -

‘Cyrille’ Witch Hazel,

‘Brandis’ Witch Hazel,

‘Agnes’ Witch Hazel,

‘Barmstedt Gold’ Witch Hazel,

‘Wisley Supreme’ Witch Hazel,

‘Rochester’ Witch Hazel,

‘Pallida’ Witch Hazel,

‘Jelena’ Witch Hazel,

‘Westerstede’ Witch Hazel,

‘Winter Dawn’ Witch Hazel,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #8 - West Pond

tiny bit of frozen water in bottom

Fire - Sit Spot #1435 - February 23, 2023

Instead of a run today . . .

Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:45 a.m.

Sit 1435  :  Brush Pile W  :  cloudy with freezing rain 

-7° (-14°)   E 19-29 kph      93% humidity 

Crows cawing in distance,

Chickadee,

Extras:

3:00 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Light freezing mist,

East wind,

7:07 a.m. Sunrise -

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels,

Chickadees,

Juncos,

Goldfinches,

Cardinal,

Along the Trails -

Chickadees,

Donkey braying,

Goats bleating,

Carolina Wren,

Crows cawing in distance,

Blue Jays,

Windy, freezing rain,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Crows cawing in distance,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

Downy Woodpecker,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Boxelder Bug in kitchen,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #7 -

Sunrise Time from 2nd Floor Window

East Willow - Sit Spot #1434 - February 22, 2023

Sit Spot #6 - Close-up of East Willow

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:45 p.m.

Sit 1434  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy with snow,

-3° (-11°)   NE 31-48 kph   93% humidity

Wind in Trees,

(Jet - Swoop flight 813…),

Canada Geese calling overhead,

Extras:

2:20 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Quiet,

7:10 a.m. Sunrise -

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel,

Goldfinch,

Along the Trails,

Carolina Wren singing in a.m.,

Wind, Snow, Freezing Rain in p.m.,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

Red-breasted Nuthatch,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Boxelder Bug in kitchen,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Digital Art - Sit Spot #1433 - February 21, 2023

Digital Art 

Untitled

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:15 a.m.

Sit 1433  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy

+4° (-2°)    W 36-50 kph.    65% humidity

(Traffic Noises),

(Jet - United Airlines flight 5393 . . . ),   

Wind in trees,

Sleet/Rain starting,

Crows cawing in distance,

Extras:

2:20 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Quiet

7:10 a.m. Sunrise -

Chickadee,

Black Squirrel,

Crows cawing,

Along the Trails -

Chickadees,

Crows cawing in distance,

Mourning Doves,

Raven overhead,

Carolina Wren,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Crows cawing in distance,

Goldfinches,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Boxelder Bug in kitchen,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #5 - Front "Forest" Trail

Digital Art - Sit Spot #1432 - February 20, 2023

I have another new app

This image started with a pitchfork in the barn

Monday, February 20, 2023 10:45 a.m.

Sit 1432  :  Brush Pile W  :  Partly Sunny 

+3° (-1°) NW 20-30 kph 65% humidity 

Crows,

(Traffic noises),

(Jet - United Airlines flight 408...),

Extras:

2:20 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Quiet,

7:11 a.m. Sunrise -

Crows cawing in distance,

Goldfinches calling nearby,

Along the Trails -

Chickadees,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Crows,

Hairy Woodpecker - FA,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Chickadees,

Crows,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

1st Starling for this year,

Carolina Wren,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #4 - North Ridge Trail

Art - Sit Spot #1431 - February 19, 2023

Another Morning Art Project

Untitled

Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:30 a.m.

Sit 1431  :   Brush Pile W  :   Partly Sunny 

(Weather information not available)

Crows,

Bluebirds calling,

Chickadee

(Traffic Noises),

(Unknown Jet - internet not working), 

Extras:

12:20 a.m.-

Cloudy,

Quiet,

6:40 a.m. -

Cloudy,

Some light in east,

Cardinals singing,

7:13 a.m. Sunrise -

Carolina Wren,

Goldfinches,

Crows,

Black Squirrels,

Chickadee - Fee-bee calls,

Along the Trails -

Crows,

Chickadees - Fee-bee calls,

Bluebirds,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Donkey braying,

Goats bleating,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #3 - West Meadow Viewpoint

Morning Art - Sit Spot #1430 - February 18, 2023

My Morning Digital Art Project

Saturday, February 18 2023 10:15 a.m.

Sit 1430   Brush Pile W     Sunny

-1°(-7°)   SW 26-39 kph   74% humidity 

Wind in trees,

(Traffic noises),

(Jet - Air Canada Rouge 1835...),

Crows cawing in distance,

Extras:

3:30 a.m. -

Stars shining,

Great Horned Owl hooting,

7:14 a.m. Sunrise -

Black Squirrel,

Mourning Dove,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

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5 k walk instead of running today,

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Along the Trails -

Crows cawing in the distance,

Mourning Doves,

Donkey braying,

Goats bleating,

Seen or heard from Kitchen -

Blue Jays,

Cardinals,

Chickadees,

Crows,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

Red-breasted Nuthatch,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

House Sparrow,

Downy Woodpecker,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Ladybugs in the kitchen,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels.

Photo Site #2 - East Willow